46-year-old actor Fu Tzu-chun dies from acute leukemia; colleague mourns 'brother'
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Taiwanese actor Fu Tzu-chun passed away at the age of 46 due to acute leukemia.
- He was rushed to the hospital after sudden complications but could not be saved.
- Colleagues, including actor Yang Hao-wei, expressed shock and grief over his sudden death.
Taiwanese actor Fu Tzu-chun died suddenly at the age of 46 after developing complications from acute leukemia. He was rushed to the hospital on the afternoon of June 7 but was pronounced dead despite rescue efforts.
That time, I had just arrived at Minshi, and the producer arranged for me to be your brother in the play. You always took me, taught me, and encouraged me.
The news of his passing has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, with many colleagues struggling to come to terms with the sudden loss. Yang Hao-wei, who played Fu Tzu-chun's younger brother in the drama "The Glory of Love," expressed profound grief on social media.
Yang Hao-wei recalled the deep bond they formed on set, describing Fu Tzu-chun as a mentor who consistently supported and guided him. He shared intimate details of their time working together, including late nights spent on set and sleeping at the studio to meet demanding filming schedules. Yang Hao-wei expressed his enduring gratitude for Fu Tzu-chun's influence on his career.
We often stayed up late together, even sleeping in the studio countless nights without going home, and then went to work together in the morning, which is why I am who I am today.
Overwhelmed by the sudden farewell, Yang Hao-wei struggled to accept that his close colleague, with whom he shared many early mornings, was gone. Despite his sorrow, he offered a heartfelt promise to Fu Tzu-chun, vowing to be brothers again in their next lives and bidding him a peaceful journey.
We will be brothers again in the next life. Brother Tzu-chun, travel well.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.